Job Description
Winn Group, home to Winn Solicitors, On Medical and On Hire, is a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents.
The successful candidate will provide administration and litigation support to the fee earners within the Part 7 Personal Injury Department in addition to the completion of apprenticeship. Ensuring primarily the best possible outcome for the fee earners, client, and secondary for Winn Solicitors Limited is achieved on every case.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with annual review
- 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and an added birthday holiday
- Three-day bonus holiday for full attendance
- Option to buy or sell up to five days holiday per year (subject to availability)
- Additional holidays for long service
- Training, development and career progression opportunities
- Fully funded recognised training and qualifications
- On-site parking (subject to availability)
- Employee discount scheme
- Corporate Metro scheme
- Bike to work scheme
- Pension scheme contribution
- Company social events
- Physiotherapy sessions
- Employee Assistance Confidential Helpline
- Death in service insurance (three times salary)
- Staff referral bonus scheme
- Annual flu jab and eyecare scheme
Key Responsibilities
- Completion of tasks outlined in apprenticeship;
- Accurate recording of evidence and or data received from clients and other parties within Proclaim;
- Accurate drafting of legal documents;
- Undertaking research and valuation of claims in line with judicial guidelines;
- Ensure the client obtains the appropriate level of compensation for their personal injury and losses, in accordance with regulations and legislation;
- Deliver a level of Client Care in accordance with SRA regulations;
- Always follow the Department procedures and processes along with Company policies;
- Maximise income per case in accordance with the relevant costs regime;
- Ensure disbursements incurred are appropriate for the progression of a case;
- Maximise the recovery of other Winn Group costs, without compromising the best outcome for the client;
- Assist other team members in achieving their Key Responsibilities and report issues, problems and compliance breaches in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance with Information Security Policies including data confidentiality and the operational security of the Information Systems used.
- To ensure you uphold the Core Values of the Winn Group.
- Any ad hoc or additional duties as deemed fit and appropriate by the Management Team for this post and the associated level of responsibility attached to it
Person Specification
- Minimum of 5 GCSE’s grades 4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive approach to work
- Confidential and discreet
- Experience of demonstrating effective teamworking within a commercial environment
- Cooperative and flexible approach
- Ability to identify where problems may arise and adopt a solution-focused approach
- IT literate
- Commitment to own personal development
As part of this role you will study towards the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Salary: £16,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: One location
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